Group chats and the retreat from public posting
Everything filed under internet in our culture coverage, the 34 reports filed on it so far.

Iranian actress Laleh Marzban threatened after Venice speech
Laleh Marzban, winner of the Venice festival's best newcomer award, faces condemnation from Iranian authorities and state media for dedicating her...

MCH Group Revenue Rises 12% Despite Middle East Impact
MCH Group, parent of Art Basel, reported a 12% revenue increase to CHF 248.8 million for the first half of 2026, marking its fourth consecutive...

Ed Sheeran addresses Macklemore tour removal over Palestine
Ed Sheeran responded on Instagram to backlash after rapper Macklemore was removed from his tour for making 'Free Palestine' comments, stating the...

Naomi Watts Plays Suburban Nazi in 'The Housewife'
A review from the Toronto Film Festival criticizes Naomi Watts's new film 'The Housewife' as an overcooked melodrama.

Brooklyn Public Library Launches Craft Supply Lending
The Brooklyn Public Library has launched its first craft supply lending program, offering 31 items like crochet hooks and laminators for free rental...

Counterpublic Triennial Expands as Invitation to Action
The third Counterpublic Triennial, 'Coyote Time,' opens across five St. Louis sites, framing itself as an invitation to experience public space...

New Jersey Black Women Printmakers Exhibit at Morven Museum
An exhibition at Morven Museum & Garden shows 14 generations of Black women printmakers from New Jersey, focusing on their advocacy and authentic

Georgia O'Keeffe exhibit reveals
A new exhibition at the Detroit Institute of Arts highlights Georgia O'Keeffe's lesser-known architectural works, from New York skyscrapers to a New...

Cuauhtémoc Medina to Curate 2027 Bienal de Arte Paiz
Mexican curator and art historian Cuauhtémoc Medina will organize the 25th edition of Guatemala's Bienal de Arte Paiz, scheduled to run from November...

Snoopy in Style NYC Exhibition Highlights Fashion
A free New York City exhibition, 'Snoopy in Style NYC', shows the cartoon beagle's fashion collaborations and explores his rise from comic strip...

Public Record returns with New York tribute at Delacorte
Theatre-makers Emily Lim and Dan Canham bring a community-driven live performance to Central Park’s Delacorte Theater, drawing on workshops with over...

A Conflict-Avoidant Expectant Father Seeks Advice
An expectant father, worried about repeating his own father's emotionally withdrawn behavior during conflict, seeks guidance from Defector's advice...

Supreme Court Allows Trump White House
The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that a historic preservation group lacked standing to sue, allowing construction of a $400 million ballroom complex to...

Hyperallergic Lists September 2026 Grants
Hyperallergic's September 2026 listings detail over a dozen upcoming deadlines for funding and residencies, including a $10,000 prize from Foundwork...

Warehouse TERRADA Hosts Tennoz Art Week 2026
Warehouse TERRADA will host the fourth edition of TENNOZ ART WEEK from September 10 to 13, 2026, across Tokyo's Tennoz art district.

BMA Adds 118 Artworks from Caplan Gift
The Baltimore Museum of Art has acquired 118 new artworks over the past six months through purchases and gifts, including a major donation from former

The New Yorker's Best Books of 2026 So Far
The New Yorker's 2026 best books list features new fiction and nonfiction from authors including Jill Lepore, Andrea Bajani, and Chang-rae Lee.

China Withdraws Artists from Gwangju
China has ordered its artists to withdraw from the upcoming Gwangju Biennale in protest of the event allowing Taiwanese exhibitors to use the name...

Ridley Scott plans new Alien sequel
Ridley Scott is working on a new Alien film starring Michael Fassbender's android David, separate from two other projects in development.

Robert Indiana Home Sale Defies Will
The Star of Hope Foundation is selling Robert Indiana's Maine home for $1.4 million, despite his will directing it become a public art space.

Katseye's global rise and internal struggles
The global girl group Katseye, formed via a 2023 reality show, has achieved massive commercial success in 2026 with sold-out tours and a...

Defector Writers Test Red Lip Tutorial for Reds Week
Lauren and Alex from Defector attempt a red lip look as part of Reds Week, sharing their personal histories with lip products and applying makeup...

Sliman Mansour: Palestinian Art Giant
Sliman Mansour, a Palestinian artist and educator, died Monday in Jerusalem at 79. His death prompted reflections from fellow artist Samia Halaby...

Dolly Parton: Remembered as a Songwriter
Dolly Parton, who passed away this week at 80, was a towering figure in country music. Though celebrated for her performances, she insisted her...